Warm cup of conversation with Amazing Aisha💜🌻🤩

Heylooooo Lovelies🌻💜

I'm here to share a beautiful and a warm cup of conversation/Interview with our ever Amazing and Shining Aishaaaa🤩💃

The wonderful Interviewer💙 : @Fristo

The Sparkling Interviewee💜 : @Aishaa97

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Fristo🌻 : From the sweet teen at cups to the amazing Aisha today, how’s been your journey at 7cups so far?

Aisha💙: I first became a listener in 2014 as a teen after struggling with my mental health. As a teen 7 cups had helped me find somewhere where I was accepted and I quickly fell in love with the idea of being able to provide emotional support to others. I learnt many communication/social skills and my knowledge expanded in the area of mental health. I also learnt many leadership skills which have come in very handy. Now as an adult, my 7 cups journey has expanded wildly. I have come to learn so many new personal and professional skills; I have learnt to connect and relate to people on a much deeper level. I have learnt to believe in myself and my skills and have found the courage to take on many roles. I have also met many incredible people on here who constantly encourage and believe in me. I have much to appreciate 7 cups for.

Fristo🪄 :What motivates you for your generous kindness you shower at cups?

Aisha💜: Gonna quote Glen here 😛 basically when I fill up others' cups it fills up my own. There is nothing that brings me more joy than spreading kindness here and knowing that people feel special, loved, accepted and feel included. I know for many here, their days may be bleak, people may be in difficult situations, people may be experiencing a world of hurt and I fully believe that showing even the smallest act of kindness can help turn someone’s day around and even save lives.

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.”

― Steve Maraboli

Fristo🌷: What do you look forward to in your time with us at cups?

Aisha🌻: I look forward to growing in my role as a listener firstly, I have much to learn, many skills to develop and plenty of topics I have yet to encounter. I am also looking forward to taking on many different leadership roles around the site as I absolutely enjoy volunteering my time to 7 cups ( if I didn’t have to sleep or attend to academic obligations and other adulting responsibilities I would probably be here 24/7 😛). I look forward to spreading continuous kindness, love and smiles every day whether it be in PMs, chat rooms or the forum! I also look forward to many more laughs, conversations and chat room events to experience with everyone I meet along the way!

Fristo🌼 : What matters the most for you outside cups?

Aisha🌷: Hmm, I own 5 cats who I absolutely adore, and their well-being matters to me very much. I am currently undertaking a double degree in Psychology and Counselling and it is very important for me that I attain this degree as it has been my dream since I was a teen to provide support to people and assist them in shaping their lives the way they want to see it! I also am blessed with a baby sister who matters very much to me and being the best role model I can be for her is something I aspire to do! My journey in therapy is also very important because I want to work on being the healthiest (mentally) and the best version of myself I can be! Also cup noodles, pasta, cookies and any type of chocolate lol

Fristo🏵️: How do you handle and carry yourself through tough times and hard situations?

Aisha🥀: Good question, I would say plenty of self-care, going to therapy, plenty of me time but mainly just supporting others and being kind to both myself and others helps me. And 7 cups provides that for me, being able to spread kindness and support people on a daily basis helps me manage my own personal situations. And when needed taking a few days for myself away from everything is sometimes needed and helpful. After all, I can not look after others if I myself am drained. Lastly, just having a “ this too shall pass” mindset also has been been very effective.

There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”

― John Holmes

Fristo🌸 : What’s one thing everyone should remember?

Aisha💙: When you are feeling ignored/unaccepted or you feel like you aren’t doing well as a listener just remember that collectively we all bring our own strengths and talents to 7 cups. Sure listening might not be for everyone but each of us brings our own set of experiences, values, goals, personalities etc to 7 cups and we all have something to contribute whether it be modding the chatrooms or supporting the subcommunities or even choosing to only take chats. So please next time any of you feel doubts about the site and if you even belong here just try to remember that you matter, you belong and you are making a difference.

I leave you with a quote to remind us all of our mission on 7 cups.

“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone”

Thank you soooo much for this super amazing interview Aisha💙🌻Thank you for all your kindness, support, warm words and cozy hugs💙🌻 You're Incredible dearest🤩💃

Thank you so much Fristo for always always coming up with beautiful interview series with sooo much of energy and enthusiasm 🤩💃 These are not just experiences shared but also words of motivation for others🌻 Thank you💙

Flowers for Aisha and Fristo💐💐

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Have a beautiful day/eve everyone🌻💙

@Aishaa97 @Fristo